Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers
The suspects robbed the Myanmar nationals of their wallets, mobile phones and UNHCR cards and subsequently fled.
Mon May 20 2024
Agents bringing in Rohingyas also helped obtain UNHCR cards - Immigration DG
The Immigration Department has found that some ethnic Rohingyas have entered the country using the services of agents who would also take them to the UNHCR office to obtain the refugee card.
Sat Sep 17 2022
UNHCR cardholders must register with TRIS - Hamzah
Holders of the UNHCR card are encouraged to immediately register with the TRIS for the purpose of monitoring, assistance and employment opportunities.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Govt approves tracking system on UNHCR refugees
The government yesterday approved the adoption of the Tracking Refugees Information System (TRIS) on all UNHCR cardholders in Malaysia.
Sat Jul 23 2022
Home Ministry still gathering evidence on UNHCR card allegation - Hamzah
The Home Ministry is still gathering evidence on allegations that non-refugees were given refugee status cards by the UNHCR.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Issuance of UNHCR card to Rohingya refugees will be reviewed - Hamzah
The government will review the issuance of UNHCR cards to Rohingya refugees in the country, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Sat Apr 23 2022
Don't be stubborn, Hamzah warns Rohingyas
Rohingya nationals who are UNHCR cardholders have been reminded not to be stubborn in whatever they do and understand their situation is that of a refugee.
Fri Jan 07 2022
No UNHCR card holders, Rohingyas involved in repatriation - Immigration DG
The repatriation programme for Myanmar nationals to return to their country on Feb 23 does not involve UNHCR cardholders or people of Rohingya ethnicity.
Mon Feb 15 2021
KDN will obtain data on Rohingya in Malaysia from UNHCR, Wisma Putra
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) will seek information on the data of United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) card holders in the country from UNHCR and Wisma Putra.
Fri Aug 14 2020
Issuance of UNHCR cards will be reviewed Hamzah
The government will review the issuance of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) card in the country before deciding on any further action.
Wed Aug 05 2020
Malaysia calls on UNHCR to work with ASEAN in expediting resettlement process of UNHCR cardholders to third countries
Malaysia called on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to work closely with ASEAN to expedite the resettlement process of UNHCR Cardholders to third countries as the spillover ef
Fri Jun 26 2020
Government does not recognise refugee status of Rohingyas - Hamzah Zainudin
The government does not recognise the refugee status of any groups, including the Rohingyas, even if they are UNHCR card holders.
Thu Apr 30 2020
Immigration to adhere to govt policy on entry of Rohingyas
He said 137 nationwide checkpoints under the purview of the department would continue to carry out operations according to its SOP set by the government on the issue of Rohingya refugees.
Mon Sep 11 2017
Malaysia willing to accept Rohingya refugees - Nur Jazlan
However, he expressed fear of Rohingya militants taking advantage of Malaysia's goodwill to enter the country.
Sat Sep 09 2017
Shahidan: No privileges for Rohingya children born in Malaysia
The government will not give special privileges to children of Rohingya refugees born in Malaysia, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim.
Tue Aug 01 2017